On start up zonealarm starts a full system scan of its own accord. How do i stop this??

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On start up zonealarm starts a full system scan of its own accord. How do i stop this??

Whenever I start my computer or zone alarm security suite it starts to perform a full system scan. This utilisers 50 -70% of my CPU, sometimes more, and with just one or 2 other things running pushes it upto 100% CPU usage and hamstrings my PC. I have 3 hard drives at 500GB each, it takes forever. This then seriously slows down my PC. I normally multi-task with numerous windows open, this becomes virtually impossible with a full scan active too, and monopolising 50-70% + of my PC and a big chunk of memory. The only way to stop this scan is to turn zonealram fully off, leaving my PC unprotected. If I turn it back on again it just commences the scan from scratch again. I therefore end up using my PC without zonealram on at all, ie no firewall or anti-virus protection at all.

I run full system scans overnight when the PC isn't in use, about once a month, sometimes once a week depending. I don't need or want it to do automatic scans when it feels like it, only at my request. Its getting to the point I have to turn zonealarm off and keep it off to use my computer. This makes it pretty pointless having it in the first place.

Plus it didn't use too do this during the first few weeks I had it. I've discovered thaT THIS OCCURS AFTER IT STATES IT HAS &quot;FULLY LEARNED&quot; FROM ME. I then have to uninstall and re-install it to stop this from occuring for another few weeks. The period where it states it is auto-learning. I have had to do this 4 times now.

Re: On start up zonealarm starts a full system scan of its own accord. How do i stop this??

Hi!when this happens its an indication of problems within your system.Is your system updated up to the latest Service Pack? Is it free of malware? Are you running other tools? Does your system crash or hangs?Please update the OS, this is essential for the correct functioning of your PC.You should closely follow the pricedure below:First remove ZA from add/remove programs then:01.) Restart your computer
02.) When you see the screen go black and it starts booting back up keep
tapping the "F8" key (at the top of your keyboard)
03.) This should bring up a menu. Choose Safe Mode off the menu by
using the arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight Safe Mode and press
Enter
04.) If you get a message asking to go to Safe Mode, choose Yes. If you
get a help and support window, close this.
05.) Once you are at the desktop, Click Start, My Computer
06.) Click Tools, Folder Options, View Tab
07.) Place a dot next to "Show Hidden Files and Folders"
08.) Remove the check from "Hide Protected Operating System Files
(Recommended)"
09.) Choose Yes to the warning
10.) Click OK
11.) Double click C:

Note: In the future steps if you do not see any files or folders, please click
the "Show Files" link to view them.

*Important Advisory: Deleting registry entries incorrectly may cause
serious problems to your operating system, which may necessitate the
need to reinstall it. Please make sure you are able to perform these
deletions correctly before you decide to edit the entries. If you are not
sure, you should seek help from someone who is familiar with editing the
registry.

For information about how to edit the registry in Windows, from your
desktop, click Start &gt;&gt; Run &gt;&gt; and type regedit. Click on Help &gt;&gt; Help
Topics. Under the Contents tab, click Change Keys and Values (this may
be found under the How to... section).

Also, you should always make a backup of the registry before editing it.
You can find this in the same section of the Help files.

25.) Close this window, then empty your recycle bin.
26.) Restart the computer.
27.) Check the system for malware. Check with MBAM and SuperAntispyware. See links here:http://forum.zonelabs.org/zonelabs/b...essage.id=378728.) ZA does not play nice with many other security tools. They may block its correct functioning including updates. For example, spyware doctor, spysweeper, trojan hunter, win patrol, PCtools Threat Fire, Mcafee, Norton, Symantec, Adaware, SpybotS&amp;D, AVG, Kaspersky, NOD, and manyothers. If you want to troubleshoot issues with ZA please remove these tools (not enough to disable) and install back (if you really need) only after you see your ZASS is working as it should.29. Clean your system and registry with ccleaner.comhttp://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds/downloadbinslim30. Re-download the ZA installerwww.zonealarm.com/zasuitedownload/ 31. Install with default settings do NOT alter them. After re-boot go to ZA antivirus/antispyware and 'Update Now' and do not restore any previous ZA settings.Cheers,Fax